Harrisburg blasted for cruelty complaints response

WHTM-TV reports residents at a weekly police briefing Nov. 21 said it took the city more than six months to respond to a complaint that dogs staying in a yard were not getting food and water.

Harrisburg police Chief Pierre Ritter didn't comment on the allegations but said he would invite anyone to his office to discuss the issue and try to find a resolution.

Neighbors who live near Rudy Street in Harrisburg said dog abuse is common in the area. One resident said she found a dead dog in a trash can, and she believes the animal was a victim of a dog fighting ring in the neighborhood.